Live Walderslade Woods traffic updates after accident causes delays

Drivers are facing delays in Walderslade this afternoon (September 6) after a crash.

Witnesses said two cars appear to be involved in the accident, which took place on the A2045 Walderslade Woods.

Traffic cameras show queues are building from Impton Lane to Lords Wood Lane.

One witness said a large van had "hit and rolled a small blue car into the trees.

"The car is on its roof and the van is right up against it."

Emergency services are at the scene and the road is blocked in both directions.

Drivers are advised to approach with caution and expect delays.

There are long delays near Alexandra Hospital.

It is not yet known if anyone is injured or how badly.

Follow our live blog below for the latest updates on this breaking news story.

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Two people taken to hospital

A spokesman for Kent Police siad: “We were called at 3.29pm on Friday 6 September 2019 to a collision, reported to involve two cars, in Impton Lane, Chatham.

“Officers attended alongside Kent Fire and Rescue Service and the South East Coast Ambulance Service and two people were taken to a local hospital for treatment to injuries not reported to be serious.”